Unit 5 Flashcards
Karl Marx, considered the father of communism, argued that which of the following is inevitable? (certain to happen; unavoidable)
a. The elimination of the lower classes as more people gain access to education
b. The elimination of the lower classes due to the free market and competition regulating wages
c. The rising up of the lower working class against the wealthy that control production to demand their share of the wealth for their labor
d. The rising up of factory owners, demanding that their workers be grateful for their jobs and refusing any further wage increases
c. The rising up of the lower working class against the wealthy that control production to demand their share of the wealth for their labor
The cause of the American Revolution can best be described as…
a. widespread inflation and food shortages that were left unaddressed by the colonial or English government
b. the colonies desire to abolish slavery and industrialize their economy
c. the working poor’s frustration with the social inequality and lack of political agency in comparison to other social classes in the government
d. colonial opposition to British attempts to impose greater control over the colonies and to make them repay the crown for its defense of them during the French and Indian War via taxation
d. colonial opposition to British attempts to impose greater control over the colonies and to make them repay the crown for its defense of them during the French and Indian War via taxation
In what way did the Enlightenment impact absolute monarchs?
a. it strengthened their power
b. it threatened their power
c. it caused many of them to go to war
d. they lost power to the church
c. it caused many of them to go to war
Englightenment ideas such as natural rights, and having a voice in the government were major motivators behind the American Revolution. At the end of the revolution, how present were these ideas in developing the new American government?
a. After the war, men from all over the 13 colonies, that represented different social classes and races were brought together to discuss and design the new government for the United States. Although women were not given a voice in the drafting of the government, everyone had the right to vote in elections.
b. Only white men and women were allowed to represent their colony in the drafting and designing of the United States government. While the new Americans discussed ideals such as equal rights and say in the government, this did not extend to black Americans, most of which were enslaved.
c. Men and women from each colony were selected to represent their area in the drafting and designing of the United States government. Inspired by the idea of the Enlightenment, the new Americans believed everyone was equal and should have a say in their government.
d. Men from the gentry class who made up only 6% of the population were allowed to participate in designing the new government and had voting rights. However, it would take almost another 80 years for white men outsides of the gentry class to gain the right to vote in the United States. Most men who fought it the war were allowed no voice in the government or the right to vote.
b. Only white men and women were allowed to represent their colony in the drafting and designing of the United States government. While the new Americans discussed ideals such as equal rights and say in the government, this did not extend to black Americans, most of which were enslaved.
How did the Industrial Revolution impact cities?
a. Cities became desperate for more workers, giving workers the upper hand in negotiating pay
b. Many workers left cities to work in factories in the countryside, leaving the cities without laborers
c. Many workers left the countryside to work in factories in cities, leading to the overpopulation of cities
d. The enclosure movement made it impossible for the poor to remain in cities
c. Many workers left the countryside to work in factories in cities, leading to the overpopulation of cities
Developments in the industrialization process such as the division of labor, the creation of interchangeable parts, and the assembly line changed production in what way?
a. They led to mass production
b. They led a decrease in production and sales
c. They led to more customized products
d. They led to less jobs being available
a. They led to mass production
What was the goal of the second wave of the Haitian Revolution?
a. Haitian independence from it’s newest conqueror Spain
b. The freeing of slaves
c. Haitian independence from France
d. To lower taxes on the colony
c. Haitian independence from France
The early stages of industrialization is critiqued for it’s _____________.
a. Poor working conditions
b. Low profit margins
c. High labor costs
d. Lack of mechanization
a. Poor working conditions
For much of the 16th- 18th centuries Absolute monarchs were largely embraced and respected due to…
a. their democratic policies
b. their wealth and fabulous lifestyles
c. the prosperity they created for their people
d. their claim that god gave them the authority to rule
d. their claim that god gave them the authority to rule
What role did slavery play in the development of the American Revolution?
a. England ended slavery, freeing those in the American colonies, leading to a large scale rebellion by the colonists. This led to the beginning of the war.
b. The wealthy colonists were concerned that England was moving towards ending slavery, which would mean an end of slavery in the colonies and an end to their means of making money off of slave labor.
c. England continued to import slaves to the colonies despite many of the American colonists pushing to end slavery. This caused tension between the colonies and the mother country.
d. After the revolution, in full embrace of Enlightenment ideal, slavery was ended in the colonies.
b. The wealthy colonists were concerned that England was moving towards ending slavery, which would mean an end of slavery in the colonies and an end to their means of making money off of slave labor.
Who were the bourgeoisie?
a. The French clergy
b. The French upper class
c. The French lower class
d. The French middle class
d. The French middle class
What is the significance of the Haitian Revolution?
a. Mulattoes and enslaved Africans were given representation in the French government and actions were taken to increase their privileges and create equality in Haiti
b. A mostly African population due to forced migration for slavery, created the first black republic in the Americas. This was a symbol of life after slavery for enslaved Africans in the Americas
c. Haiti was successful in gaining independence for a short time, but it did not last long. Napoleon recaptured the colony and it remained under French control until the 20th century.
d. The revolution ultimately failed but inspired many more revolutions across Latin America, leading to many of the countries we know today
b. A mostly African population due to forced migration for slavery, created the first black republic in the Americas. This was a symbol of life after slavery for enslaved Africans in the Americas
Which action by the English colonists could be seen as one of the FIRST causes of conflict and tension between the colonies and England prior to the American Revolution?
a. England started taxing the colonists to make more money for the national purse
b. The colonists felt that they could design a better government and declared independence from England
c. The colonists destroyed the products of an English Tea company by dumping the tea into the Boston harbor
d. The colonists continued moving west, stealing more land from Native Americans and encroaching on French territory despite warnings from the English crown to stop
d. The colonists continued moving west, stealing more land from Native Americans and encroaching on French territory despite warnings from the English crown to stop
The American Revolution was primarily driven by…
a. Wealthy men frustrated that the government was limiting their ability to become wealthier
b. Poor farmers going bankrupt from paying taxes to the government
c. Poor urban workers suffering from overcrowded cities and low wages
d. Middle class men frustrated by the government impacting their businesses
e. Working class men inspired by ideas of equality from the Enlightenment
a. Wealthy men frustrated that the government was limiting their ability to become wealthier
The primary factors of production are land, labor, and ______.
a. capital
b. water
c. corporation
d. food
a. capital
